Born in Osage, Iowa
on November 19, 1911, Rube retired from the United States Navy as Chief
Master-at-Arms. He began shooting barebow with the straight end
long-bow made of Osage orange, lemonwood or yew wood and linen thread
strings while stationed in Jacksonville,
Florida
in 1947.

Rube moved to
San Diego
in 1949, changed his style of shooting and won the 1951 N.F.A.A.
Freestyle Championship in Watkins Glenn, New York
using an "unorthodox high anchor" and a "high wrist." (Later to be
known as the California
high wrist).
He shot a 70", 52-53 lb. bow and a 31-1/2" arrow.

Rube spent countless hours working with city officials, citizens and
archers in the San Diego
area promoting archery, creating ranges and helping clubs. A straight
talking individual, he has contributed much to California Archery

.

Notes of Interest

Took Up
Archery in 1947 While Serving in
U. S. Navy

Won National
Field Archery Association Championships, 1951 thru 1956

Shot with
Unorthodox High Anchor and High Wrist Method

Held National
Records in Field, Hunter, Broadhead, Animal, and Aggregate
Tournament Competition

AAU “Athlete
of the Year” in 1955

Life Member of
the NFAA, San Diego Archers, Chula Vista Archers

Contributed
Much to California
Archery, Promoting the Sport, Creating Ranges, and Assisting Clubs